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Question 1

Point?

Answer 1

Initially Scrooge is used by Dickens as a microcosm to represent the selfish attitude of the bourgeoisie within the Victorian society and this is made apparent when he argues with charity collectors as he refers to the poor as “surplus population”

Question 2

Quote 1?

Answer 2

I can’t afford to make idle people merry

Question 3

Analysis for quote 1 ?

Answer 3

Blunt tone = life for Scrooge is monotonous (black and white)
Economic language “afford” = puts finances over well-being
Adjective “idle” = ignorant View of poor as he refuses to contribute to social responsibility

Question 4

Point 2?

Answer 4

As the novella progresses, Scrooge begins to transform as his attitudes towards social injustice have also changed which highlights the idea that being socially conscious is the ideal

Question 5

Quote 2 ?

Answer 5

“Glowing with his good intentions”

Question 6

Analysis for quote 2 ?

Answer 6

Juxtaposes Scrooge from Stave 1
Verb “glowing” = symbolic of his redemption

Question 7

Quote 3 ?

Answer 7

Raise [Bob’s] salary !

Question 8

Analysis for quote 3 ?

Answer 8

Exclamatory sentence = shows his enthusiasm to help Bob as he understands plight of poor